Overview

• Joventut de Badalona formally confirmed Rubio’s signing through June 30, 2026 with the club unveiling the deal under the slogan “Ricky Rubio vuelve a sonreír.”
• He is slated to appear in the Sant Julià de Vilatorta tournament on September 4 and make his official ACB debut against MoraBanc Andorra on September 18 in the Lliga Catalana.
• Rubio undertook a year-long sabbatical following knee injuries and mental health struggles and now views this return as a chance to rediscover his passion for the game.
• At his July 23 unveiling press conference, Rubio said he feels prepared to rejoin competition, mentor younger teammates and build on the personal growth he achieved during his break.
• In a symbolic gesture, Rubio wore a shirt bearing the code 41/2002 to draw attention to public healthcare rights for molecular analysis in cancer diagnosis.